Activities in Ottawa: Things to do during the Christmas holidays

There is plenty to do in Ottawa and the region during the Christmas holidays.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca takes a look at some of the events and activities happening in our region this holiday season.

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators are at home on the following days:

• Dec. 23 — Detroit Red Wings at 7 p.m.
• December 27 – Boston Bruins at 7 p.m.
• January 1 – Buffalo Sabers at 7 p.m.
• January 3 Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m.

For tickets, visit www.nhl.com/senators.

Ottawa 67’s

The Ottawa 67’s will play at TD Place on the following days:

• December 30 – Kingston Frontenacs at 2 p.m.

For tickets, visit https://ottawa67s.com/

Bell Capital Cup

The 22nd^n/a edition of the Bell Capital Cup returns to Ottawa rinks this holiday season.

The tournament runs from December 28 to December 31.

For more information, visit https://www.bellcapitalcup.ca/

National Arts Center

See Come From Away at the National Arts Center from December 27 to January 8. For tickets, visit https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/31390

Museums

For more information on each museum in Ottawa, click on the websites.

Outdoor skating rinks

• The Rink of Dreams at Ottawa City Hall is open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting). Visit the City of Ottawa website for vacation hours.
• The Lansdowne Park Rink is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting). Visit the City of Ottawa website for vacation hours.
• The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Ice Rink (Canterbury) is open Monday-Friday 8am-10pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-10pm (weather permitting). Visit the City of Ottawa website for vacation hours.
• Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink (101 Centrepointe Drive) Open daily (weather permitting). Visit the City of Ottawa website for vacation hours.

cross-country skiing

You can cross-country ski in Ottawa and Gatineau during the holidays. Click on the link for the conditions.

Downtown Skiing and Snowboarding

Here is an overview of downhill skiing and snowboarding trails in the Ottawa area. Check with each hill for conditions.

Christmas lights and attractions